From rock climbing to martial arts, backpacking to sign language, expression through movement has been intrinsic to my life from a very early age.

I grew up in the rolling hills of northern California, USA but found a second home when I moved to Squamish, BC, Canada for college. I study social psychology with an emphasis on diversity and cross-cultural communication and wrote my bachelors thesis on how picture books impact how children see the world.

When not focusing on academics, I love the dynamic relationship that comes with progression within new types of movement, so I have continued pursuing social dancing (such as swing, or lindy hop) since I was 12, rock climbing, hiking, and skiing to fulfill these loves. Getting to meet people with vastly different backgrounds and meeting people from around the world is one of the things I love most about the communities I find social dancing, rock climbing, and travelling.

When my legs aren’t twitching to big band rhythms, I can be found surrounded by my friends in the midst of high alpine places, knitting under a cozy blanket, humming along to melancholy songs, cooking elaborately tasty meals, and falling asleep whenever possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In the past, I have visited places and stayed in hotels and Airbnbs, and I feel that I did not get a sense of the true experience of being in that place, so I am on on Couchsurfing to connect with people in the places I travel and gain a more authentic experience of their culture.

Interests

• swing dancing
• gardening
• knitting
• podcasts
• music
• hiking
• rock climbing
• sign language
• mountains
• food
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

My musical interests are vast and varied. I love India.Arie, Janelle Monae, Joni Mitchell, Taj Mahal, Fleetwood Mac, Andrew Bird, Masego, Kevin Morby, Lauryn Hill, Adrianne Lenker and many many many more.

Blackkklansman, French Kiss and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind are a few favourites movies.

I LOVE podcasts! Hidden Brain, Ted Radio Hour, Ear Hustle, Code Switch, are just a few.

I've been devoting much of my time reading academically lately; bell hooks and Kimberlé Crenshaw to name a few authors/ academics.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Summit the Grand Teton (4,199m).

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach and share my love of new music, seemingly elaborate meals, excitement to see new places, knitting, and art!

I am eager to learn new skills and information, no matter what they are! I love to learn new languages, new cooking techniques, all about the local culture, new podcasts or books.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a love for food, finding excitement in seemingly boring things, stories, knowledge and passion for outdoor adventures.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bhutan, Canada, Costa Rica, France, India, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bhutan, Canada, United States